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March 28, 2018Growing Up, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

5 Tactics to Help your Shy Child Cope

By: Caroline Kupchella, Co-Founder, The Indika Alliance Every child has a different personality, and some are just innately shy. Children who tend to be shyer can be uncomfortable in social interactions, and may exhibit signs of clinginess. Self-confidence and comfort in social situations doesn’t come easy to all children, which …
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September 13, 2017Growing Up, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

Helping Your Child through Nightmares and Night Terrors

By: Lainie Harris, Penfield Children’s Center When children are between the ages of 3-12 years old, they may begin to experience nightmares or night terrors. While this is a common phenomenon, it can still be frightening or worrisome. Helping your child get through nightmares or night terrors can seem daunting, …
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January 18, 2017Growing Up, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

Choosing a Doctor for Your Baby

A pediatrician is a doctor specializing in the medical care of children. It’s important to find a doctor who you feel is a good fit for your family so that you feel comfortable asking him/her questions as your child grows older.
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December 14, 2016Growing Up, Growing Up Espanol, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parenting, Positive Parenting Espanolby

Celebrating Dual Holidays with Children

By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center With the holiday season upon us, storefronts are aglow with Christmas lights, Hanukkah menorahs and food to help celebrate the winter festivities.  While many families who celebrate one religion might gather in their local churches, synagogues and other cultural meeting places, it is also …
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August 24, 2016Growing Up, Growing Up Espanol, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

Adaptive Mobility Devices for Children

A variety of mobility devices are available for children with disabilities. They aid in standing and walking, while providing support for a more independent lifestyle.
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July 27, 2016Growing Up, Growing Up Espanol, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

Help! My Child Grinds His Teeth All Night

Written by: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center Reviewed by: Kelsey Sorvick, RN, Penfield Children’s Center Bruxism, or teeth grinding, is a common condition in young children. When teeth grinding and clenching happen at night, it often occurs during phases of deep sleep or when the child is under stress. Rest …
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March 29, 2016Growing Up, Growing Up Espanol, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

Delicious and Nutritious Breakfast Smoothies

A good smoothie is a great breakfast option for the whole family. Cold, creamy, and sweet, they are hard to resist by even the pickiest eaters. Smoothies for breakfast can feel like a treat, but secretly provide plenty of nutritious fruits and vegetables, which make them a hit with parents …
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March 16, 2016Growing Up, Growing Up Espanol, Kohl’s Building Blocksby

Making the Choice: Daycare or Preschool?

When it comes to raising kids, there seems to be an overwhelming amount of choices. When your child is a baby, it’s about eating and sleeping: do I choose to let my little one cry it out, or should I be at his or her side every whimpering moment? When …
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September 30, 2015Growing Up, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Personal Perspectives, Positive Parentingby

Talking to Children about Race

I remember being a young girl, pulling out crayon after crayon from their box, trying to find the perfect shade to fill in the skin color of the coloring pages in front of me. The problem was always the same; my skin color did not exist in that box. I …
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October 22, 2014Growing Up, Kohl’s Building Blocks, Positive Parentingby

How to Deal with Bullying

Bullying, the act of willfully causing harm to others through verbal harassment (teasing and name-calling), physical assault (hitting, kicking, and biting) or social exclusion (intentionally rejecting a child from a group) used to be an issue parents didn’t encounter until the “tween” years (between the ages of 10-12). Unfortunately, bullying …
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